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Kaipara

Mangawhai

Lot 1/51 Sandhill Heights, Mangawhai

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Mangawhai · Kaipara

Lot 1/51 Sandhill Heights, Mangawhai

Land Price

Negotiation

Land area

4,082 m²

Zone

Coastal Residential (e.g. Mangawhai)

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Kaipara. Check the LIM report or contact Kaipara District Council directly.

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

Yes

2 registered instruments on title
Land Covenant2026-02-19
Easement Instrument2026-02-19

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Lot 1/51 Sandhill Heights, Mangawhai?

Section price pre-filled from this listing. Tweak the build, mortgage, and running-cost inputs to see the 30-year picture.

The build

Mortgage

Running costs

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$4,157/mo

Devpro

$3,968/mo

Saving

$189/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

YearIf held (savings)If sold — resale premiumIf sold — total Devpro advantage
0yr$0$76,500$76,500
5yr$24,586$97,635$145,680
10yr$52,835$124,610$228,736
20yr$154,838$202,977$478,163
30yr$253,937$330,628$785,893

If held = cumulative operational savings (mortgage interest + energy + HVAC service + replacements avoided). If sold = full net-position delta. Click any row to see the five components that make up the total advantage.

30-year "held" savings — where the money comes from

Mortgage interest (green-loan 1% off)
$67,945
Energy (70% lower, inflating)
$139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time)
$19,932
HVAC replacements avoided
$26,539
Total 30-year savings
$253,937

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About this section

<p>Set among house-proud neighbours, this unique Mangawhai property offers privacy and space on a generous 4,082sqm parcel of land.<br /><br />At the heart of the property is a thoughtfully designed 60sqm studio with an open-plan layout and a relaxed, modern aesthetic. The studio includes a bathroom with shower, basin, and toilet, plus a separate storage room.<br /><br />Interior finishes are warm and distinctive. Ceilings are lined with structural plywood, whitewashed with a refined 4 mm negative detail, while walls coated with Osmo oil are complemented by eucalyptus saligna tongue-and-groove flooring. The studio is fully insulated in the walls, floors, and ceiling for year-round comfort.<br /><br />Externally, the building features horizontal cypress cladding and a Colorsteel profiled roof. Hardwood decking on both the north and south sides creates ideal spaces to enjoy the sun throughout the day. Native plantings, established gardens, and an orchard offer an oasis-like feeling of peace and tranquillity.<br /><br />Well-positioned windows and doors provide excellent natural light while maintaining practical flow. The property enjoys distant rural views, outlooks to the Mangawhai Estuary, and glimpses of Mangawhai Surf Beach - a reminder of the lifestyle on offer.<br /><br />Located just 3.5 km from Mangawhai Village, 8.6 km to Mangawhai Heads, and 9.3 km to Te Arai Forestry Beach.<br /><br />A rare opportunity to secure a sizeable landholding with a stylish studio in one of Mangawhai's most sought-after areas.</p>

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

57 m

BLACK SWAMP ROAD, SANDHILL HEIGHTS

Nearest stream

118 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

Nearest coast

1.1 km

Nearest lake

163 m

Nearest wetland

203 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

Powerline proximity

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ). Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Survey & boundary

How well-defined are the boundaries?

Survey plan

DP 625116

Deposited 2025-12-19

Survey class

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

0

Redefinition survey

Unlikely needed

Based on plan age + survey class

Survey data from LINZ Landonline. A surveyor's boundary redefinition can cost $3–10k+ depending on site conditions — factor it in if you plan to build close to a boundary and existing marks are damaged or missing.

Aerial imagery

See the land from above.

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